“France just handed Microsoft a termination notice for 2.5 million government devices. The Interministerial Digital Directorate issued an official directive requiring all ministries to develop Linux migration plans by autumn 2026, ditching Windows as part of a broader push for digital independence.
This isn’t just about operating systems. The overhaul extends to:
Collaboration tools
Antivirus software
AI platforms
Databases
Network equipment
This essentially rebuilds France’s entire government tech stack without U.S. dependencies.”
Sources:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/france-just-kicked-microsoft-off-161724952.html
https://www.neowin.net/amp/frances-ditches-windows-in-favor-of-linux/
https://www.xda-developers.com/frances-government-ditching-windows-for-linux/